Pittsboro, NC – On the morning of September 20, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a physical confrontation in progress in the parking lot of Northwood High School in Pittsboro. Student Resource Officers (SROs) on campus immediately responded…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Violent crime is on the rise in North Carolina — up 18% since 2018. Voter concern about crime is also rising. It played a key role in the 2020 elections. It will probably do…
Pittsboro, NC – On September 2, Jasmine Shabrika Murphy, 27, of 731 Grabtown Road, Windsor, was arrested by Deputy Shannon Read for attempted sexual act with a student, indecent liberties with a student, extortion, and cyberstalking. The Chatham County Sheriff’s…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested and charged Allen David Wendel, 41, of 106 Goldwood Ct., Cary, with felony death by distribution following the death of a 55-year-old Chapel Hill resident. Wendel is accused of illegally…
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – While North Carolina continues to outperform the rest of the country on a range of economic and social indicators, its leaders can’t afford to overlook a flashing red light on the state’s dashboard: violent…
By David Larson Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Sheriffs’ Association is not taking the recent violence against deputies across the state lying down. After a seventh deputy was killed or injured by gunfire in a three-week period, they are offering…
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Monday that would have required N.C. sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has jailed Shawn Lyle Grubb, 48, of 799 Legacy Falls Drive, Chapel Hill, in connection with a report received in April 2022 regarding child-related sex offenses. Investigation into the allegations against Grubb led…
Goldston, NC – On July 5, 2022, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault which allegedly occurred at 270 Dusty Road in Goldston. Danny Lynn Brewer, 56, of that address was accused of firing shots at…
Siler City, NC – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tina Marie Beers, 38, of 305 N Dogwood Avenue, Siler City, in connection with a rash of break-ins which occurred in multiple areas of Siler City between September 2021…